Rep. Tyrone Carter

Maddy summaryHB 4355 amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify when peace officers (including those from water/sewage authorities) can pursue individuals who violated laws within their jurisdiction into neighboring areas. It specifically expands authority for officers of "qualified authorities" (like water districts under 1955 PA 233) to stop and detain people who violated state laws, rules, or ordinances within their service boundaries and then flee outside those boundaries. The bill does not create new policies but adjusts jurisdictional rules for enforcement, affecting officers from cities, counties, public airports, and water/sewage service providers. It remains neutral, focusing only on the procedural change to officer authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill's title incorrectly references water supply, but the actual text amends Michigan's law restricting disclosure of law enforcement statements (2006 PA 563). It defines "involuntary statement" as information compelled by a law enforcement agency through threats of job loss or sanctions. The bill would protect such compelled statements from disclosure, applying to officers employed by state police, county agencies, cities, universities, and other specified entities. This directly affects law enforcement officers and agencies by limiting how their compelled statements can be used in legal proceedings.

Maddy summaryHB 4354 amends Michigan's Law Enforcement Standards Act by updating the definition of "adjudication of guilt" to include specific scenarios like probation under certain statutes or assignment as a youthful trainee. This change directly affects law enforcement agencies, standards commissions, and officers when determining eligibility for employment or certification under state law. The bill modifies Section 2 of the act (MCL 28.602) to clarify that convictions, pleas, or related court orders - such as those involving probation or youth diversion programs - count as "adjudication of guilt." It does not create new policies but ensures consistent application of existing standards. The amendment focuses on precise legal definitions, not water supply systems as inaccurately noted in the title.

Maddy summaryHB 4352 is a technical amendment to Michigan's 1955 water supply authority law (MCL 124.281 et seq.), modifying specific sections of the statute to update administrative procedures. It directly affects municipal water systems operating under this law by adjusting how they function as "municipal authorities." The bill does not create new policies or funding but revises existing legal language for clarity and alignment. As a procedural update, it requires no new approvals beyond standard legislative review.

Maddy summaryHB 5059 allows liquor vendors, their sales staff, or third-party engravers to personalize bottles of spirits sold by licensed distributors in Michigan. It permits engraving before sale (at the distributor's location) or after purchase (with the bottle returned to the distributor's premises for engraving and pickup). The bill clarifies that retailers holding engraved bottles for consumer pickup does not violate existing liquor laws. This directly affects spirits distributors, vendors, engraving businesses, and consumers seeking customized bottles.

Maddy summaryHB 5432 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for multiple departments, agencies, and the legislative branch for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific monetary amounts to cover budget gaps or new needs identified during the fiscal year, with conditions on how the funds may be spent. This bill directly affects state government operations by ensuring funding continuity for essential services and programs across various agencies. As a procedural funding measure, it does not change policy but adjusts financial resources for existing government functions.

Maddy summaryHB 5431 allocates supplemental funding for Michigan public schools, primarily targeting districts affected by drinking water emergencies. It provides $10 million from the state school aid fund and $4.8 million from the general fund (2025-2026) for districts with at least 4,500 students (or 2,600+ post-2016) in cities with declared water emergencies, to hire staff like nurses and mental health workers and provide related services. The bill also allocates $12.5 million for educator talent programs through intermediate districts. All funds require reporting on service usage and must be expended by 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 5429 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for the autism navigator program. It directly affects the program by providing dedicated financial resources to support its operations and services. The bill creates a new appropriation act to fund this specific initiative within the state budget for fiscal year 2026. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, and it remains pending in the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on December 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5400 extends the expiration date for existing exemptions under Michigan's Residential Housing Facilities Act from December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2037. This bill directly affects residential housing facilities that currently hold exemptions under the act, allowing them to maintain their status until their specific certificate expires. The key change is amending Section 16 of the law to prevent new exemptions after 2037 while ensuring current exemptions remain valid until their individual expiration dates. The bill makes no changes to new exemption applications but provides additional time for facilities already operating under existing exemptions.

Maddy summaryHB 5401 extends the deadline for granting new exemptions under Michigan's Attainable Housing Facilities Act from December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2037. This directly affects developers and property owners seeking new exemptions for affordable housing projects under the Act. Existing exemptions granted before the new deadline will continue until their certificate expires, ensuring no disruption to ongoing projects. The bill amends Section 16 of the 2022 Attainable Housing Facilities Act (MCL 207.916) to update the sunset provision.